The Bates College women's rowing team repeated its groundbreaking feat of a year ago on Saturday, taking second place behind five-time repeat champion Williams at the NCAA Division III Women's Rowing Championships. The Bobcats matched last year's women's rowing team for the highest team finish by any Bates squad at an NCAA championship. For the second straight year, Bates received a silver-medal performance by the first varsity eight boat, while the 2V8 boat also finished higher than any other second varsity eight in the field save for Williams.

Bates College had its best showing ever in the NCAA Division III Women's Rowing Championships, claiming second place in both the team standings and in the Grand Final in convincing fashion on Saturday.